What Flaking on Plans Says About Your Mental Health

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January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1761 words · Eric Logan

What Grieving Small Function Loss can Mean for those with Disabilities

Close Key TakeawaysThe grieving process for small function loss is similar to that of traumatic injuries, but the impact tends to be additiveSome mental health professionals lack the knowledge to be able to support disabled patients or clientsThe key to grieving the small losses, according to experts, is to acknowledge that they are happening and that the feelings that come with them are valid Key Takeaways The grieving process for small function loss is similar to that of traumatic injuries, but the impact tends to be additiveSome mental health professionals lack the knowledge to be able to support disabled patients or clientsThe key to grieving the small losses, according to experts, is to acknowledge that they are happening and that the feelings that come with them are valid...

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1185 words · Clinton Allen

What Happens During a Wellness Visit?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImportance of a Wellness VisitWhat to ExpectHow to Prepare Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Importance of a Wellness Visit What to Expect How to Prepare Close A wellness visit is a health check-up that is typically conducted on an annual basis. It involves visiting your healthcare provider to check your vitals,screen for any physical or mental health conditions, and develop a healthcare plan for your needs....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 960 words · Latoya Johnston

What Happens if You Miss One Dose of Antidepressants?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms of Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome (ADS)CausesTreatment for ADSPreventionAm I Addicted to Antidepressants? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms of Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome (ADS) Causes Treatment for ADS Prevention Am I Addicted to Antidepressants? Close Like many people, you’ve probably taken yourantidepressantlate a few times, or even forgotten to take it altogether for a day or two. If you sometimes feel like you have the flu with an upset stomach, achiness, and dizziness when this happens, you may be experiencing what’s known asantidepressant discontinuation syndrome(ADS)....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1253 words · Leslie Jones

What Happens in Anger Management Classes?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAttending an Anger Management ClassAnger Management Classes vs. Individual TherapyCurriculumDoes Anger Management Work?Getting Anger Management Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Attending an Anger Management Class Anger Management Classes vs. Individual Therapy Curriculum Does Anger Management Work? Getting Anger Management Help Close Anger management classes are psychoeducation interventions that focus on helping people learn how to identify anger triggers and manage complicated feelings in a healthy, productive way....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2209 words · Stephanie Foster

What Happens in Insight-Oriented Therapy?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsElementsTechniquesConditions TreatedBenefitsEffectivenessConsiderationsGetting Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Elements Techniques Conditions Treated Benefits Effectiveness Considerations Getting Started Close Learn more about the elements of insight-oriented therapy and the techniques used. It’s also helpful to understand the conditions this type of therapy can help treat and the benefits it offers, as well as its potential limitations if you’re considering whether it’s the right therapy for you....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1548 words · Patricia Howard

What Happens in Your Brain During a PTSD Flashback?

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January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1201 words · Michael Page

What Happens in Your Brain During a Wet Dream

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Do Wet Dreams Occur?What Happens in the Brain During a Wet Dream?I Have Wet Dreams Often, What Does This Mean?Do Sex Dreams Always Cause Wet Dreams?How Wet Dreams Can Affect Your SleepIs There a Way to Prevent Wet Dreams?Can I Make Myself Have a Wet Dream?Summary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Do Wet Dreams Occur? What Happens in the Brain During a Wet Dream?...

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1183 words · Lauren Thompson

What Happens in Your Brain During Orgasm?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDuring ForeplayDuring ArousalBefore OrgasmDuring OrgasmAfter OrgasmTakeaways Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents During Foreplay During Arousal Before Orgasm During Orgasm After Orgasm Takeaways Close Most of us have a lotgoing on in our headsduring sex. But it’s not just all those thoughts and feelings bopping around in our heads—what’s actually going on at the neurological level can have a big impact on your sexual experiences....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1506 words · Deanna Hill

What Happens in Your Brain When You Fall in Love?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBrain Regions Involved in LoveNeurotransmitters: The Chemical Messengers of LoveEmotional and Behavioral ChangesThe Long-Term EffectsThe Bigger Picture of Love and Neuroscience Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Brain Regions Involved in Love Neurotransmitters: The Chemical Messengers of Love Emotional and Behavioral Changes The Long-Term Effects The Bigger Picture of Love and Neuroscience Close Loveis that famous four-letter word that has inspired countless songs and sonnets....

January 17, 2025 · 14 min · 2826 words · Russell Sanchez

What Happens in Your Brain When You're Angry, According to Psychology

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Brain’s Response to AngerPhysiological ChangesAnger and Mental HealthLong-Term EffectsManaging AngerImproving Anger Resilience Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Brain’s Response to Anger Physiological Changes Anger and Mental Health Long-Term Effects Managing Anger Improving Anger Resilience Close You’re heart’s pounding. Your muscles are tense. Your face feels like it’s on fire. In other words, you’re angry! We all know what anger feels like in our bodies, but what’s really going on in our heads when it feels like we’re about two seconds away from flipping a table?...

January 17, 2025 · 22 min · 4606 words · Alyssa Jensen

What Happens Inside Your Brain When It's Too Cold?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHypothermia and Brain FunctionBrain freezeThermoregulationPsychological and Emotional Effects of Cold WeatherHow to Cope Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Hypothermia and Brain Function Brain freeze Thermoregulation Psychological and Emotional Effects of Cold Weather How to Cope Close If your body is dreading the inevitable freezing temps of the winter season, we’re right there with you. It becomes a bit harder to get out of bed, get moving, and even get our creative juices flowing....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1596 words · Robert Stone

What Happens to Your Body When You Hit The Snooze Button?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Sleep CycleThe Snooze EffectThe Battle With Sleep InertiaThe Stress FactorThe Power of Consistency Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Sleep Cycle The Snooze Effect The Battle With Sleep Inertia The Stress Factor The Power of Consistency Close There are two types of people in this world: Those who can pop out of bed with a single alarm (or maybe even with one!...

January 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2757 words · Amanda Castillo

What Happens to Your Body When Your Brain Is Thinking?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Thought?Anatomy of a ThoughtThoughts and EmotionsRegulating Your ThoughtsChanging Your ThoughtsImpact of Brain Damage and Disease Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Thought? Anatomy of a Thought Thoughts and Emotions Regulating Your Thoughts Changing Your Thoughts Impact of Brain Damage and Disease Close What happens to your body when you’re thinking? You might think that is a simple question to answer: a thought is just words in your brain that cause you to do something, right?...

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1735 words · Colin Carroll

What Happens to Your Brain When You Listen to Binaural Beats

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe History of Binaural Beats and How They WorkWhen to Use Binaural BeatsHow to Use Binaural BeatsAre There Benefits for Mental Health?Are Binaural Beats Safe?Where Can I Find Resources on Binaural Beats? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The History of Binaural Beats and How They Work When to Use Binaural Beats How to Use Binaural Beats Are There Benefits for Mental Health?...

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 1952 words · Charles Reed